Sr. Federal Software Project Manager - US Remote

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview The Command Center Software and Services team delivers solutions and maintenance services to the public safety sector. We are committed to providing technology and tools which will allow customers to focus on their mission, and enable them to respond faster with smarter and safer decisions. The projects contained in the Command Center portfolio include large Statewide, Regional, and major Municipal Public Safety Applications (CAD, Mobile, Records Management, Crime Analysis, and Jail), Emergency Call Handling/Next Gen 911 solutions, Asset Management Solutions, and other applications used in the Command Center. Our foundational principle is an unwavering focus on the customer. This customer-centric approach guides every decision, strategy, and innovation, aiming to understand, meet, and exceed customer needs. We strive to be a trusted partner, invested in their long-term success. This commitment requires continuous listening, proactive problem-solving, and delivering exceptional value and service at every customer touchpoint.

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Federal Software Program Manager to lead large-scale, enterprise-level software initiatives for federal government clients. In this high-visibility remote role, you will drive strategic program execution across multi-functional engineering teams, optimize resource allocation, and ensure flawless delivery under stringent federal requirements. You will serve as both a trusted advisor to government stakeholders and a strategic partner to internal growth teams, shaping competitive proposals and delivering mission-critical software solutions. This is a fully remote position, with up to 50% travel to customer sites across North America. Preference for candidates based in Eastern/Central locations.

Large-Scale Program Governance: Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of complex, multi-million dollar federal software programs, maintaining ultimate accountability for scope, schedule, financial performance, and quality metrics. Primary Project POC: Serve as the central point of contact connecting federal agency leads, prime/subcontractor partners, and cross-functional internal teams to align program execution with customer mission objectives. Competitive Strategic Planning: Partner with Business Development and Sales to craft competitive proposal strategies, author Statements of Work (SOWs), define technical pricing models, and identify downstream program expansion opportunities. Enterprise Resource & Capability Alignment: Optimize cross-functional team structures across software engineering, cybersecurity, quality assurance, and product design to maximize capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure cost efficiency. Federal Risk & Compliance Management: Proactively identify enterprise risks and enforce strict adherence to federal acquisition standards, contract governance, and federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, FAR/DFARS). Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary interface for federal agency leaders, establishing strong client partnerships through transparent communication, executive steering committee reporting, and joint strategic planning. Agile at Scale & Continuous Improvement: Champion modern software methodologies (SAFe, Agile, Hybrid) across large program structures while mentoring project leaders to standardize PMO best practices. Distributed Team Leadership: Drive project execution and